Introduction As Tamil Nadu gears up for the 2026 Assembly elections, actor-turned-politician Vijay and his party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) are facing a crucial political reality alliances matter. Vijay leads TVK as the party navigates alliance challenges ahead of 2026 elections An NDTV opinion article argues that despite growing popularity, TVK’s refusal or inability to build alliances could significantly weaken its electoral prospects. The debate now centers on whether